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Osteofos 10 mg Tablet Substitute

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Uses:

Osteofos 10 mg Tablet is used to treat Osteoporosis and Paget's disease of the bone. The detailed uses of Osteofos 10 mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Osteoporosis Treatment: Osteofos 10 mg Tablet helps strengthen bones and reduce the risk of fractures and it is prescribed for postmenopausal women and older men at risk of osteoporosis.<br/>• Paget’s Disease of Bone: Osteofos 10 mg Tablet is used to manage Paget’s disease and helps control excessive bone resorption and formation.<br/>• Prevention of Bone Loss Due to Steroid Use: Osteofos 10 mg Tablet is used in patients taking long-term corticosteroids, which can lead to decreased bone density.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Osteofos 10 mg Tablet contains Alendronic acid, a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis. It is used primarily to strengthen bones, joints, muscles and in the treatment of bone disease. Osteofos 10 mg Tablet works by preventing bone destruction and resorption, thereby retaining the normal density of bones. It slows down the activity of bone-destroying cells (osteoclasts), which tend to be in overdrive in case of bone diseases such as osteoporosis and Paget’s. Hence, Osteofos 10 mg Tablet is useful in strengthening and restoring the integrity and health of weak bones.

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Osteofos 10 mg Tablet is used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and Paget’s disease of the bone.

Osteofos 10 mg Tablet works by maintaining bone density. It helps in supporting bones and joints by inhibiting bone-destroying cells from being overactive.

Please see an orthopaedic doctor if you have had a fracture. Osteofos 10 mg Tablet is used in the case of osteoporosis and has limited use in the direct treatment of fractures as a fracture is more of surgical concern.

It usually takes one month for Osteofos 10 mg Tablet to start working. However, full benefits may take six months to one year to show.

Osteofos 10 mg Tablet can be taken with other medicines if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintaining a gap of 30minutes between Osteofos 10 mg Tablet and other medicines is advised.

Consult your doctor before taking NSAID's/pain killer medicines along with Osteofos 10 mg Tablet .

Osteofos 10 mg Tablet may cause osteonecrosis of the jaw. It is a bone disease in which there is a loss of blood to the bone. Maintain good oral hygiene, and have a regular dental check-up throughout the treatment with Osteofos 10 mg Tablet . Consult your dentist if you experience any problems such as loose teeth, swelling, or pain.

You can help keep your bones healthy by making some fundamental lifestyle changes, including eating food for strong bones (foods high in calcium and vitamin D), Getting vitamin D from sunlight, Exercising (walking and low-impact aerobics are suitable for your bones), Stopping smoking, and Cutting down on alcohol.

You'll usually take Osteofos 10 mg Tablet long term. Your doctor will then review your ongoing need for it. Your doctor will usually assess your risk of broken bones every 3 to 5 years. This may include tests to check your bones' strength (density). Depending on the results, you'll either keep taking Osteofos 10 mg Tablet , take a break from it or stop taking it completely.

The best time to take your medicine is usually 30 minutes before you have breakfast. Take it on an empty stomach. Osteofos 10 mg Tablet works best on an empty stomach because your body can absorb it properly.

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. It's important to follow the instructions for this medicine very carefully.

Osteofos 10 mg Tablet may cause has a side effect of causing hair loss. Consult your doctor if it persists.

Osteofos 10 mg Tablet is not indicated in pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.